The singer also showcased her talents in the film industry alongside music.
Legendary country music singer Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, and news of her death has left fans around the world saddened.
In a statement, Dolly Parton’s team said that her legacy is based on love, compassion and perseverance.
During her remarkable career spanning six decades, Dolly Parton sold more than 100 million records worldwide and wrote more than 3,000 songs.
Several prominent personalities from the worlds of music and showbiz expressed their grief over Dolly Parton’s death.
Sir Paul McCartney said that it was difficult to imagine the world without Dolly, while Oprah Winfrey said that Dolly’s presence had made all of us better.
Sir Elton John described Dolly Parton as unique and irreplaceable.
Dolly Parton began her life in extreme poverty. She was born as the fourth of 12 siblings in a small one-room house in the Smoky Mountains of the U.S. state of Tennessee. She later achieved worldwide fame through her hard work, extraordinary voice and unique style.
Alongside music, she also demonstrated her talents in the film industry. She won the hearts of audiences of all ages by performing on major international stages, including the Glastonbury Festival.
Dolly Parton was considered one of the figures in country music who maintained her identity and global prominence for six decades through her unique personality, bold style and timeless music.
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